Randomised trial of a self-management leaflet in primary care
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN47961271 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN47961271 |
| Protocol serial number | SPGS789 |
| Sponsor | NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | NHS Executive South East |
- Submission date
- 23/01/2004
- Registration date
- 23/01/2004
- Last edited
- 17/11/2010
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Paul Little
Scientific
Scientific
Primary Medical Care
Aldermoor Health Centre
Aldermoor Close
Southampton
SO16 5ST
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)2380 241050 |
|---|---|
| pmc1@soton.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | To determine whether an educational leaflet improves patient confidence with management of minor illness and reduces attendance at surgery |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Not applicable: Not applicable |
| Intervention | Leaflet outlining self-care for 42 common conditions against no leaflet |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Attendance rate at surgery. Predictors measured at baseline of return to surgery. Cost of delivery and cost savings of using leaflet. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/11/2000 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target sample size at registration | 2950 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 2950 patients from general practice. One patient per household. |
| Key exclusion criteria | Unable to read leaflet, or to understand or complete outcome measures. |
| Date of first enrolment | 30/04/1998 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/11/2000 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Primary Medical Care
Southampton
SO16 5ST
United Kingdom
SO16 5ST
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 19/05/2001 | Yes | No |
